YOUNGSTERS at schools in the area have helped to improve their environment by collecting Yellow Pages directories in a recycling initiative.
The Yellow Woods Challenge, run by Yellow Pages, The Directory Recycling Scheme and the Woodland Trust, offered local schools cash prizes in return for recycling old directories.
Ferryhill Station Primary School was second, collecting more than seven directories per pupil and winning £200.
Stephenson Way Primary School in Newton Aycliffe was third, collecting nearly two Yellow Pages per pupil and winning £100.
As well as collecting directories, six schools took part in a Yellow Pages sculpture competition.
Schools were invited to use their collection of Yellow Pages to create an imaginative sculpture and Stephenson Way Primary School came first.
The pupils took part in creating a photo-montage which will be displayed at Durham County Hall for one week from Monday.
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